Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed. Read More
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Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack
Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500. Read More
‘What if we’re left with ruins?’: Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos. Read More
Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is ‘unfair to graduates’
The Treasury Committee will look at whether “the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair”. Read More
Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials
Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials “very seriously”. Read More
Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn
Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals. Read More
Water company to pay £45m after ‘excessive’ sewage spills
The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after “serious and unacceptable” sewage breaches. Read More
Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth’s atmosphere
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a “low” risk of people being struck by surviving components. Read More
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics. Read More
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a “mass casualty event” but failed to contact the authorities. Read More